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Dental therapists' value measured by Pew report participant
By John T. Powers
In this Second Opinion column, Dr. John T. Powers responds to questions about a Pew study that focused on how he integrated a dental therapist into his private practice. As with any report, the Pew study did not include every detail, so Dr. Powers wants to offer some additional information to help answer any questions. He also explains what he sees in his community and why the decision made financial sense.
February 24, 2014
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Biolase sues competitors for false advertising
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase has filed a false advertising lawsuit against two competitors.
February 23, 2014
Study: Limited radiation to salivary glands is safe for HNC
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Avoiding the contralateral submandibular gland during radiation therapy is feasible and safe with advanced stage, node-positive head and neck cancers and base of tongue lesions, and can decrease the side effect of dry mouth for patients, according to a study presented February 20 at the Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium.
February 19, 2014
In response to the Pew report on dental therapists
By Thomas Ward, DMD, MPH
In this Second Opinion column, Thomas Ward, DMD, MPH, acknowledges the great work the Pew Charitable Trusts does, but on reading its report on dental therapists, he finds some crucial details missing.
February 19, 2014
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Mild fluorosis? Pair microabrasion with bleaching
By Rob Goszkowski
What is the best way to treat mild to moderate fluorosis? Brazilian researchers compared the results of two conservative treatments: microabrasion and microabrasion paired with at-home bleaching. Patients in the latter group were significantly happier with the results.
February 18, 2014
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Pew report: Dental therapists increase profits, patients
By Donna Domino
Dental therapists increased profits, patient visits, and the number of new patients at two practices, one in the U.S. and one in Canada, according to a new Pew report. The dentists who hired them praised their abilities, noting that the therapists allow them to do more complex procedures.
February 17, 2014
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Calif. considers warning labels on sugary drinks
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
California lawmakers are weighing a requirement to put warning labels on sodas and other sugary drinks.
February 13, 2014
ADA: Use fluoride toothpaste when 1st tooth appears
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA's Council on Scientific Affairs has updated its guidance for caregivers on the use of fluoride toothpaste for children.
February 12, 2014
FDA's antismoking campaign shows graphic oral health 'costs'
By Rabia Mughal
The FDA's first-ever public health education campaign to prevent and reduce tobacco use among at-risk young people ages 12 to 17 graphically depicts the oral health consequences of smoking.
February 12, 2014
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Millennium Medical set to distribute OralCDx
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Millennium Medical Devices is set to begin its rollout and distribution of the OralCDx brush biopsy test kit.
February 11, 2014
Health coaching helps diabetes patients improve oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have helped a large group of patients with diabetes improve their oral health by using health coaching.
February 10, 2014
Kan. dentists speak out against fluoride warning bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentists and oral health advocates in Kansas are pushing back against an effort to require cities that put fluoride in their water supplies to notify residents that fluoride lowers the IQ in children.
February 9, 2014
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